Monthly certifications for EDD SDI during pregnancy - is this normal?

Yes, this is actually becoming more common with pregnancy claims. My doctor did this for me last year when I had complications. Each month she'd submit a new certification and there was usually a 3-5 day processing delay before payments resumed. Make sure you and your doctor stay on top of the certification dates so there's no gap between them. I'd recommend having her submit the next cert at least 7 days before the current one expires.

my friends Dr did the same thing bc she had high blood pressure during her pregnancy. not sure what the big deal is tho? the dr just fills out a form each month. its not like u have to do anything special

I went through this exact situation last year. My OB wanted to do monthly certifications because I had borderline gestational diabetes. I was SUPER worried about payment delays too. Here's what I learned: 1. You don't file a new claim each month - it's just continuing certification forms (DE 2525XX) 2. YES there can be delays between certifications processing 3. EDD is supposed to process them within 7-10 days but sometimes takes longer 4. Set calendar reminders for both you AND your doctor's office 5. Call your doctor's office 2 days after they should have submitted to confirm it's done 6. The EDD online account doesn't always update quickly to show new certifications Is there any way your OB will reconsider and do at least 2 months at a time?

THE EDD IS THE WORST!!! I had this happen and they completely STOPPED my payments for 3 WEEKS because my doctor's office was late submitting ONE certification form!!! And guess what?? I couldn't even reach anyone on the phone to fix it!!! The whole system is designed to make us give up and suffer!!

When I had my baby last summer, my doctor did monthly certifications due to my blood pressure issues. Here's what helped me avoid payment gaps: 1. Get the direct contact info for the person in your doctor's office who submits the forms 2. Ask them exactly what date they'll be submitting the next certification 3. Ask your doctor to set the start date of the next certification period to overlap with the previous one by 1-2 days 4. Check your EDD SDI Online account daily as your certification period nears its end FYI - When I had problems with a delayed certification, I spent hours trying to reach someone at EDD. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual EDD agent who fixed my claim immediately. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd It saved me from missing a rent payment when my certification got stuck in pending for no reason.

To answer your earlier question - the payments don't completely stop and restart like a new claim would. It's just that there can be processing delays between certification periods. In my experience, the first certification had the longest wait time (about 2 weeks). After that, the monthly ones were processed faster, usually 3-5 days. But that was still stressful when bills were due!

my cousin had her baby in January and her doctor did this too!!! she said it wasnt a big deal at all and payments were fine. she had twins tho so maybe thats why?? but yeah dont worry girl it'll work out!!

To clarify on your question about payments stopping - in my case, the payments didn't completely stop, but there were definitely delays between certification periods. My longest gap was 9 days without payment while they processed the next certification. I recommend having at least 2 weeks of expenses saved if possible. Also, make sure you know exactly when your claim is certified through (check your online account and the physical letters they send). The certification end date is key - you want the next certification submitted at least a week before that date. Also, double-check that your doctor is using the right form codes. For pregnancy disability, they should be using specific pregnancy disability forms, not the general disability forms.

i had this problem and the EDD kept saying they never got my doctors certification even tho the office swore they sent it!!! i wasted sooo much time going back and forth between them and almost got evicted!! monthly certifications are the WORST!

DE 2501 is the correct initial form. For the monthly certifications, your doctor should submit form DE 2525XX. There are several versions of this form depending on your specific situation. For pregnancy disability, it's typically the DE 2525P. Here's another tip: if you ever have trouble reaching EDD by phone (which is very common), you can try using SDI Online to send them a secure message. It's not as immediate as a phone call, but they usually respond within 5-7 business days, and it creates a paper trail of your communication.

i had a high risk pregnancy last year and my doctor did monthly certifications. actually ended up being helpful because i needed to extend my disability longer than originally planned due to complications and we just adjusted the next certification instead of having to file a new claim or extension. Just make sure your doctor submits EARLY!

Since you mentioned you're the sole provider right now, I highly recommend documenting everything. Take screenshots of your SDI Online account showing received certifications, payment histories, etc. Also keep a log of when forms were submitted by your doctor. If a payment delay happens (which is common with monthly certifications), having this documentation makes it easier to resolve. When I had issues, the EDD agent I finally reached was able to fix things much faster because I had all the certification dates and confirmation numbers ready. Also, consider asking your doctor to note in your file why they're doing monthly certifications instead of the standard pregnancy disability period. This can help if you ever need to appeal a decision.